Why is Indoor Air Quality Important?

If your home is well sealed and insulated, it can be great for your wallet with lower utility bills. The downside is that it could lead to comfort issues when the same air circulates over and over through your home. It can also result in humidity imbalances and expose your home to the risk of damage from mold. The good news is that it’s possible to have an energy-efficient home that is also comfortable. TemperaturePro® in Englewood is ready to help!

Keep a constant flow of fresh air.

To make your home as comfortable as possible and to reduce health-threatening pollutants, your home needs a constant flow of fresh air. Opening a window isn’t always practical and can invite pollen and other allergens into your home. Investing in a whole-home ventilation system is a better solution. It mixes fresh outside air with your conditioned indoor air.

Keep humidity under control.

For good comfort and health, we recommend keeping your home’s relative humidity levels between 30% and 60%. A thermostat with humidity control can help. Here are some symptoms that could mean your home is too humid:

Consistently damp areas

Musty odors

Condensation stains on the ceiling

Condensation or frost on windows

Sticky or clammy feeling in the air

Peeling wallpaper

You have to operate your air conditioner more often to get comfortable

Whenever the air in your home is overly dry, you can also have problems. In the winter, indoor relative humidity can plummet into single digits—similar to that of the world’s driest deserts. These symptoms could signal that the humidity in your home is too low:

About TemperaturePro®

With more than 100 years in existence, Lennox has consistently provided industry-leading innovation and technology while preserving high durability and reliability standards. The specialists at TemperaturePro® help bring those standards to Englewood so that you can always maintain whole home comfort. If you’re looking for a new HVAC system or even if you just have a question about what we offer, give us a call at 720-446-5100 or set up an appointment with our online scheduler, we’d love to hear from you.